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When Irena Sendler Was Born
Irena was born 29 years before World War II started.(Irena is on the left.) -
When Irena's Father Died
Irena's father died when she was only seven years old. In recent interviews Irena mentions that her dad was her biggest inspiration. -
When World War II Began
World War II began on September 1, 1939, when Hitler invaded Poland. -
Establishment of the Warsaw Ghetto
On this date, the Germans declared that all Jewish residents of Warsaw, Poland move to the section of the city that was now a ghetto. -
When Irena Sendler Was Taken to Pawiak Prison
On October 10, in the middle of the night Irena's house was raided by The Getsapo (Nazi police) who had heard that she had been secretly smuggling children. She was then taken to Pawiak Prison to be tortured for information. -
When World War II Ended
World War II officially ended on September 2, 1945, six years and one day after it began. -
Irena's Death
Irena Sendler died in 2008, 63 years after the war ended.
